Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Pakistan’s Senate IT Committee raised alarms over excessive PTCL board fees, unresolved FIA corruption cases, and weak data protection. Lawmakers questioned governance standards, slow recoveries, and repeated data breaches, calling for audits, regulatory reform, and stronger legislation to safeguard citizens’ information and restore trust in digital institutions.
Ooredoo Qatar has introduced an enterprise-grade eSIM solution for IoT devices, enabling remote activation, multi-network roaming, and global scalability across 600 networks. The platform simplifies device management, enhances security through GSMA-aligned standards, and supports large-scale deployments across sectors including logistics, healthcare, utilities, and smart cities.
Omantel has upgraded its mobile network to 5G Standalone, enabling advanced services such as Voice over 5G, enterprise network slicing, RedCap IoT, and ultra-low latency applications. The seamless transition strengthens Oman’s digital infrastructure and positions the operator to support next-generation consumer and industrial use cases.
CFI Financial has become the first investment platform in Bahrain to integrate with eKey for Business, enabling fully digital onboarding through biometric identity verification. The move strengthens regulatory compliance, removes friction from account creation, and advances Bahrain’s national vision for secure, consent-based digital services.
Sama X has secured regulatory approval to deliver SpaceX’s Starlink satellite broadband across Bahrain. Using low-Earth-orbit technology, the company will provide high-speed, low-latency connectivity on land and at sea for enterprises and public sector users, supporting Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 and expanding nationwide digital access.
CFI Financial becomes the first investment platform in Bahrain to integrate with eKey for Business, enabling biometric, passwordless onboarding. The move strengthens digital trust, streamlines KYC compliance, and advances Bahrain’s eKey 2.0 vision to extend sovereign digital identity across the private sector.
Oman Data Park and ZainTECH have formed a strategic alliance to deliver compliant, locally hosted cybersecurity services across Oman. By combining in-country infrastructure with regional expertise, the partnership strengthens digital trust, supports government and enterprise resilience, and builds a secure foundation for Oman’s accelerating digital transformation.
Pakistan’s mobile networks are steadily upgrading as fiberization reaches 17.9% in 2025, up from 14.8% a year earlier. With over 58,000 cell sites, rising data consumption, and expanding international bandwidth, the country is strengthening its digital backbone and laying the groundwork for higher-speed, future-ready connectivity.
Qatar and the UAE will join a US-led initiative to secure AI and semiconductor supply chains under the Pax Silica framework. The move signals a strategic shift toward “silicon statecraft,” aligning Gulf states with allies such as Israel, Japan, and the UK to protect critical technology infrastructure and reduce reliance on rival powers.
Tarasol has been accredited by Saudi Arabia’s Digital Government Authority after meeting 66 national criteria for government correspondence systems. Selected among only nine platforms, it reflects NVSSoft’s decade-long role in public-sector operations, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s digital governance framework while advancing AI-enabled, compliant, and interoperable government services.